Rewiring and outlets for older homes in Columbus
Old wiring made safe, with enough grounded outlets for how you live now.
Houses built before the 1960s were wired for a few lamps and a radio. Many still have knob-and-tube wiring, cloth-covered cable, or two-prong outlets with no ground. Some homes from the late 1960s and early 1970s have aluminum branch wiring, which needs special connectors at every device. We sort out what you have and what needs attention first.
A rewire doesn't always mean gutting the walls. We fish new cable through attics, basements and wall cavities and keep the patching small. If a full rewire isn't in the budget this year, we can do it in stages, starting with the circuits that carry the most load.
What's included
- Knob-and-tube and cloth wiring replacement
- Grounded and GFCI outlets
- Aluminum wiring repairs with approved connectors
- New circuits for kitchens, baths and laundry
- Wiring checks before you buy or sell
Call us when
- You have two-prong outlets
- You rely on power strips and extension cords in every room
- Plugs fall out of loose, worn outlets
- Your insurance company asked about the wiring
Questions people ask
Don't see yours? Call (614) 555-0163.
Can I just swap two-prong outlets for three-prong?
Not by itself. A three-prong outlet with no ground wire behind it tells every device it's protected when it isn't. The fixes that meet code are running a ground or a new cable, or protecting the outlet with a GFCI and labeling it as having no equipment ground. We'll tell you which fits each spot.
Does knob-and-tube wiring have to come out?
It's worth planning for. Knob-and-tube has no ground, its insulation turns brittle with age, and it was never meant to be buried in attic insulation. Some insurers won't cover a house where it's still live. We'll trace how much is still in use and can replace it in stages.